HDFC Bank has informed through a filing that its Dubai branch — Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has been prohibited from soliciting or conducting any business with new clients.
Dubai: Student returns cash, Dh200,000 cheque; police honour honesty
Dubai Police honoured a student after he returned a lost wallet containing cash and a cheque valued at Dh200,000. Authorities at Al Qusais Police Station presented him with the special recognition in …
Dubai Fountain returns to downtown — Here’s schedule
Dubai Fountain reopens October 1 after renovations, with afternoon and evening show timings announced. Emaar confirms new upgrades and Phase Two plans.
World’s first net-zero energy mosque, powered by mud, solar panels opens in Abu Dhabi
The world’s first zero-energy mosque, located in Abu Dhabi, is constructed to produce as much energy it consumes annually.The mosque is planned to open in October and is designed to …
TNT sees action in Abu Dhabi pocket meet as tune-up for PBA 50
TNT left for United Arab Emirates on Saturday to see action in the Abu Dhabi Invitational Basketball Championship, as it gears up for the opening of PBA Season 50 next week.
UAE Tightens Visa Rules: Passport Cover Page Now Mandatory
The UAE now requires visa applicants to submit their passport’s cover page along with standard documents. Learn what has changed and how to prepare.
UAE unveils first-ever nationwide Emirati Birthday Song featuring voices from across the community
The UAE has launched the first-ever Emirati Birthday Song as part of the 2025 Year of Community, in collaboration with Ferjan Dubai. Created through nationwide contributions, the song reflects …
Al Wasl pip Sharjah, Al Dhafra down Al Bataeh
Al Wasl came from behind to defeat Sharjah 2-1 in the highly anticipated clash at Zabeel Stadium on Thursday, as part of Matchweek 5 of the Adnoc Pro League.
UAE foreign minister urges end to Gaza war in meeting with Netanyahu in New York
It was Netanyahu’s first meeting with a senior Arab official since Israel’s Sept. 9 attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, which the UAE condemned and protested by summoning Israel’s deputy ambassador. The …
UAE regulator bars HDFC Bank’s Dubai branch from onboarding new clients amid probe: Report
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) issued a directive restricting the branch from providing financial services for new customers, including advising on financial products, arranging …
Annexing West Bank could harm Abraham Accords with UAE, Emirati official says – N12
Zayed will emphasize the UAE’s commitment to the Abraham Accords as a cornerstone for a better future in the region, while also underscoring the UAE’s deep concern over recent Israeli actions.
Dubai Royal-Backed Fund MGX Buys 15% of TikTok U.S. Business in Major Stake Deal: Report
MGX, which previously bought $2 billion of World Liberty Financial’s USD1, and Oracle will control nearly half of TikTok’s U.S. arm as American firms secure majority ownership.
Sharjah: Man caught on CCTV abusing cats after kittens found dead
Recently, several cats have been found injured or dead in the area, and locals now suspect the same individual captured in the CCTV footage may be responsible …
UAE says FM stressed need to end Gaza war during meeting with Netanyahu
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed stressed the urgent need for ending the Gaza war during his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in …
VIDEO: Sharjah Police seize vehicle after motorist caught driving on sidewalk
Sharjah Police seized a vehicle seen in a video circulating on social media driven on a sidewalk in clear violation of traffic laws, endangering the safety …
Sharjah Police urge safety checks after gas leak triggers house fire in Khorfakkan
Dedicated teams from Sharjah Police and Sharjah Civil Defence Authority responded to a fire that broke out in a house in Khorfakkan on Friday. As a result …
TikTok US deal brings Abu Dhabi royals on board alongside Oracle
Abu Dhabi’s royal family and U.S. investors including Oracle, Silver Lake, Dell, and Fox are set to take majority control of TikTok’s $14B American arm.